Tuesday, 09 March 2021 / Published in Latest News, State Information

Good Evening all,

Congratulations again to all our athletes who have made it through to  State Track and Field. It is an amazing achievement because now you are in the top 24 in the State!!

UPDATED TIMETABLE

CRANBOURNE TIMETABLE (CLAC ATHLETES ONLY)

A few reminders and information for the upcoming State event this weekend.

-It’s about 40mins to 1 hr drive to Lake side Oval. Parking on the street is free, in the carpark its a small fee.

-Please arrive 1 hr before your event. There are time frames to arrive at your event and if you are not there you will be disqualified.

-See Paul or Myself (Mark) so we know you have arrived. We will be situated on the back straight at the same spot as Combined.

CLICK HERE FOR VENUE MAP

Full uniform must be worn       

*Competition top

 *Royal Blue Shorts/boy pants with no pockets and no logos.

-Field events can take some time as there are 24 competitors so bring a water bottle and some warm clothes while you wait.

-Please see Parent Duty Roster. It is really important that you fulfill your duty as the event can not go on without your help. Remember at Cranbourne we are here for all our children. 

State can be very intimidating for everyone so lets make sure we stick together and support each other throughout the weekend and most of all enjoy ourselves.

Paul and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our athletes the best for the weekend  and let the Personal Best flow.

GO CRANBOURNE!!!

Mark Sullivan

Cranbourne Team Manager/ Vice President

Monday, 01 March 2021 / Published in Latest News
If you have something in mind or any questions, feel free to email our centre secretary cranbourne@lavic.com.au or send us a message on Facebook.

President
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/president/

Vice President
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/vice-president/

Secretary
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/secretary/

Assistant Secretary

Treasurer
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/treasurer/

Assistant Treasurer

Grants & Sponsorship Coordinator
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/sponsorship-coordinator/

Fundraising Team

Head Coach
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/coaches/

Assistant Coach’s

Special Events Team
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/social-activities-coordinator/

Grounds & Equipment
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/equipment-technical-manager/
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/maintenance-coordinator/

Assistant Grounds & Equipment

Registrar
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/registrar/

Assistant Registrar Team

Results & Records
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/results-coordinator/

Junior Boys Team Manager
Junior Girls Team Manager
Senior Boys Team Manager
Senior Girls Team Manager
Multi Class Team Manager
Team managers assist the Results and Records team with all centre awards, standards etc..

Canteen Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/canteen-manager/

On Track Coordinator
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/on-track-coordinator/

Program Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/program-competition-manager/

Announcer
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/arena-manager/

Region & State Team Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/centre-team-manager/

Region & State Assistant Team Manager

Uniform Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/uniform-coordinator/

Communications Manager
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/website-coordinator/

https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/social-media-coordinator/

Photographer
Working with the Communications Manager. Using your own camera, with the centres SD Cards, taking photos on competition days.

Chief Referee
Competition Day contact for all competition queries

Liaison Officer ( Assisting New Members)
https://ourcentre.com.au/centre-resource-guide/centre-structure/committee-management/position-description/welcoming-coordinator/

Logistics Manager
Assistant to Program manager/announcer on Comp Days

Child Protection Officer
Ensure our centre is obeying the “Play By The Rules” for child-safe sport. Also, be available if an athlete feels the need to speak out.
https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/child-safe-sport

Thursday, 18 February 2021 / Published in Latest News

WEEKLY UPDATE

Well…. What another HUGE week its been in the Little Athletics Victoria World!!

GCR TRACK AND FIELD CARNIVAL UPDATE
As you may have all seen, the GCR Track and Field Carnival will now take place NEXT weekend, Saturday Feb 27th – Sunday Feb 28th. The program and the Parent Duty roster will remain the same! We will re-post again throughout this week to remind everyone.

With Region being pushed back to next week our twilight program for next Friday night will now be POSTPONED, meaning there will be NO COMPETITION at Casey Fields on Friday 26th February. We are currently looking at holding this Twilight at a later date in the year! Stay tuned for this to be announced!

Region Relays will no longer be happening with all teams now progressing straight through to state! More on relays will be relayed to all entrants at this Sunday’s training session at Casey Fields.

WEEK 13 UPDATE

This week is STILL going ahead as normal! We do ask that EVERYONE over the age of 12 years old is carrying a mask on them, that must be worn when you cannot socially distance

Early Starts were posted onto social media this morning
U14-16 Boys and Girls 1500m, U12B Long Jump & U10B High Jump will all start at 8am. Please be there ready to go at 7.55am!

On Monday we also posted new STRICT rules in regards to entering the arena. This will be enforced this week – if you are not wearing a vest or not asked by a committee member to assist you MUST NOT cross over the fence. You are more than welcome to follow your child around outside of the track fence line – all events are viewable from the fence.

Ross and his team will again be up on the mezzanine with our medal engraver! So if you have any medals lying around that need engraving please take in up to see Ross and his team!

PARENT HELPERS STILL NEEDED FOR THIS WEEK

We still require a lot of parent helpers this week! Remember you need to hit 30 parent points for your child/ren to be eligible for an end of season award. Point update will be available by the mezzanine on Saturday.

Please sign up now and enter your child’s name in the comments when you book
https://bit.ly/CLAC59Duty

  • SET UP & PACK UP (we have added more spots to these tasks)
  • BBQ
  • U6 Girls
  • U6 Boys
  • U7 Girls
  • U8 Girls
  • U10 Girls
  • U10 Boys
  • U11 Girls
  • U11 Boys
  • U12 Girls
  • U12 Boys
  • U13 Girls
  • U13 Boys
  • U14 Boys
  • U15-16 Girls and Boys
  • Multi Class
  • Gate Helpers (Training Provided)
  • Starter Helpers (Training Provided)
  • Results Entry (New Position/Training Provided)
Thursday, 11 February 2021 / Published in Latest News, State Information

Hi Everyone,

Just a few reminders for the weekend.

Duty Roster

When signing up, one of the conditions is that you agree to perform Parent Duty. We have a lot of athletes entered so that means a lot of duties. It is imperative that we all turn up to their duty. We have spread everyone as far as we could. Please don’t let the centre down and more importantly our kids.
If you fail to do your allocated duty you risk your child being Disqualified from Region, Loss of Parent Points and missing out on future State/Centre Events. Parents on duty MUST wear closed-toe footwear for safety reasons. All duties MUST be conducted by someone who is 18 years or older.

CLICK HERE FOR DUTY ROSTER

With the U6-8 Carnival, we have only been given a few duties to assist Berwick with the day!
JUNIOR CARNIVAL DUTIES

Where to go?

This Weekend is at Edwin Flack Reserve on Manuka Rd, Berwick (behind Football Ground). Please allow extra time to arrive due to Roadworks on Clyde Rd and Monash Freeway.
The best way to go will be either Princess Hwy or via Soldiers Road.

Athletes MUST arrive 45mins before their event or at least 15mins before your Duty so we know you are here.

For the Junior Carnival please arrive before 10 am for marshalling etc. 
Berwick will appoint a few families duties for the junior carnival, these will be up on social media later in the week. 

We will have our Marque’s set up for everyone to use just inside the gate. Please your own seating – Deck Chairs, Rugs etc…

Uniform

Athletes MUST be wearing FULL Cranbourne Uniform to compete
This includes
– Royal Blue Shorts with NO Pockets or Non approved logo’s.
– Coles patch SEWN on, above the LAVic logo on the athlete’s shirt.
– 2022 Commonwealth Bank name patch.

LITTLE ATHLETICS VICTORIA UNIFORM GUIDELINES
CRANBOURNE’S APPROVED UNIFORM

THE UNIFORM SHOP WILL BE OPEN ON THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 5.30pm-6.00pm!

Additional Information

JUNIOR CARNIVAL PROGRAM

CRANBOURNE ATHLETE TIMETABLES
Saturday Track
Saturday Field
Sunday Track
Sunday Field

Full Track and Field Program

Lane Draws/Meet Program

Venue Map

Athlete Information Booklet

If anyone needs any additional information please contact Paul Freestone on 0409770817.

This event is over 2 days but is jammed packed so please have your child around the Cranbourne Marquees 30 mins before they are due to marshal. Our team managers will make sure they get to their event. If you are not at the marquee’s your child will risk missing their events.

Please Note: As this event is run by the Gippsland Country Region, personal bests and Cranbourne records will not count this week.

GO CRANBOURNE!!!

Paul Freestone
Region & State Team Manager

Andrew Pryn
Assistant Region & State Team Manager

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 / Published in Latest News, State Information

 

For everyone competing in the State Combined event on the weekend please note the following:

  • Allow at least 1 hr to arrive at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. If you park in the car park there is a fee. If you park on Albert Rd you should find some all-day free parking.
  • You will need to be there at least 1hr before your first event.
    CLICK HERE FOR TIMETABLE
  • Make sure you have your full uniform with your registration patch and your Coles badge.
  • Make sure you have enough water and sunscreen. The canteen should be open throughout the day.
  • On arrival please see Paul Freestone or Mark Sullivan (0423577536). We will be located on the back straight near the 300m start. Please sit with us so we can make sure your children are at each event. This will create a team environment and atmosphere for all our Athletes.
    CLICK HERE SEATING MAP HERE
  • As this event is capped only parents of the athletes are able to attend.
  • A parent duty roster has been put together. It is very important that we fulfill this as the event cannot go on unless we have all duties filled. Please see attached Saturday and Sunday roster.

SATURDAY DUTY ROSTER

SUNDAY DUTY ROSTER

Thank you all for registering your child. Combined is a great way to meet lifelong friends from other centers, as well as make friends with some other Cranbourne athletes from other age groups

If you have any questions please ring or text Mark Sullivan on 0423 577 536

Go Cranbourne!!!

More Information From LAVic https://lav.lc/k5g

Wednesday, 16 December 2020 / Published in Latest News

Hi everyone,

2020 has undoubtedly been challenging for us all. We have all experienced this differently on a personal level and dealt with it in our own way.

Lockdown was harder on some, whilst for others emerging from lockdown felt overwhelming. Yet through it all the human spirit battled and kept going.  It’s that human spirit that has kept us doing the things we love and look forward to each day and not be defeated. Coming back to Little Athletics is just one small but important step in feeling normal again.

Over the past few weeks, there have been many anxious and stressful moments, trying to get the season all backup and running with all the new rules and regulations.  Mistakes were made as we tried different things, but now, as we head into our last week before the Christmas break, it’s a good time to reflect on the fantastic job we have all done to get to this point and all the positive things in the past 2 months, in particular, not just getting the Little Athletics season going at Cranbourne but in our lives as a whole.

Things aren’t quite back to normal, but no with active cases in Victoria and an athletics season we didn’t think was possible a few months ago, it is definitely a great feeling!

So, on that note, let’s keep that feeling going as we head into the Christmas break and on the track. The Committee is truly grateful for all the help given over the past few weeks and let’s continue the positivity and keep showing our kindness to one another. It’s what differentiates us, and embodies our values of being a fun, family orientated, and inclusive Little Athletics club.

See you all on track this Saturday!

Holger Philipp

Thursday, 19 November 2020 / Published in Latest News

Hi everyone,

Week one is now officially completed. The committee worked hard to ensure we were set up safely, ready for the challenges and the athletes could still have fun. The General committee met on Tuesday night and discussed what worked well and areas we need to improve as a club in order for us to meet our COVID obligations and some updates have been made.  Whilst these may change again depending on LAVIC and Govt. announcements, changes for this Saturday include;

COVID-19 Officers

Unfortunately we are unable to run the event without the required number of COVID Officers. We require COVID Officers in designated areas whose role is to primarily make sure the area isn’t congested, spot and equipment sanitisation is happening and in the case of entry gate- ensure everyone is signing in either manually with the QR code.

Sign up is below and please see Holger Philipp if you are a COVID-19 Officer and he will direct you on the day.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EACA923A3FA7-cranbourne2

We have bright coloured Covid Officer vests on order which will make the officers easily identifiable. In the meantime until the order arrives we will use plain bright yellow vests to identify these roles. 

Canteen/BBQ

We have had to change the system how we serve, however the lack of help in the canteen especially ,as it is always left to a few people stuck in there all morning. Every bit helps and we try to break the  shift times so we can all see our children. Whilst the canteen is our only ongoing revenue source for our club, we do not want to be in a position where we have to close the canteen due to lack of volunteers.

Below is the link where you can sign up. Please see Bernie our canteen manager on the day.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EACA923A3FA7-cranbourne2

Entry/ Exit

It is ENTRY ONLY at the usual main gate.

It is EXIT ONLY at Gate 2. Gate 2 is where the 200 meters would normally start. This will be highlighted more clearly from this week onwards. It a little further walk, however it is a requirement for us to have two separate points

Signage

There will be much more signage around the track to helping to guide and direct you around the track, entry/exit points

Traffic Flow

The registrations area/uniform as well as the canteen areas is one way only with a limited number of people allowed in the area.

Along the fence in front of the grandstand is a pathway. Please limit your time there so that people may pass and traffic can flow easily. You will be ask to move if you are spending too much time there.

Grandstand

As the weather warms up and to help with traffic congestion, the grandstand is a great place to watch. Just a reminder to stay within your family groups and distance yourself from others.

Masks

Whilst we ask that all of our members wear a mask, we understand that some people have medical reason not to wear a mask. some people may be more susceptible than others and are concerned for their own health. Please be mindful of others around you and move to an area all of us are comfortable with and can still enjoy the athletics.  If you require a mask, we sell them with the Cranbourne logo for $10 in the uniform shop.

New Families

We welcome all new families who have joined us this season – amongst all of the changes due to Covid-19 we still want to highly prioritise welcoming you and your family and helping you orientate and settle into our club. This is going to be a wonderful season! Please speak to a member of the committee (wearing cranbourne polo tops) if you had any questions or just to say hi and introduce yourself.

Thank you and here’s to another fun and safe Saturday

Tuesday, 10 November 2020 / Published in Latest News

We have finally made it to Week One 2020! Here are a few updates on what will be happening this Saturday. Some of these may be subject to change as we try these out to see what works and what doesn’t.  Any feedback is always appreciated.

Any athlete or member of the community who is unwell should stay home. Any positive tests for Covid-19 need to be reported to the centre committee ASAP

Athlete Registrations

The online registration portal is now open. We ask all members to please register before Saturday to help with the congestion of people
You can register now via the link on our website
https://cranbournelac.com.au/

The Registrations team will also be set up outside the clubrooms this year.

If you are a TRIAL athlete you also need to register online for your trial. You can do this on the link below
https://lavic.com.au/membership/new-member/trial-athlete-offer/?fbclid=IwAR1azc4FOTj5qysTUp9TeDqvNjMzx-vpSwgXDeszlU4hZ_nbwQVNsJ1efG8

COVID Officers

In order to run our events, we require dedicated COVID officers. Without enough COVID officers we are not permitted to run events, or the BBQ/Canteen and so on and therefore require parent helpers. The role of the COVID officer is to ensure their area is COVID Safe. That might mean things like ensuring people in the area are distancing correctly and wearing masks, sanitisation station is full, sanitise area as required.

Masks

Athletes aged 12 and up (including parents, and volunteers) are required to wear a face mask at all times with the exception being in the field of play when the athlete is competing in their event (ie during their race, during their jump or throw)

Parent Helpers

Given the extra work the COVID guidelines require us to do in order to run our events, we still require some more parent helpers. Especially for the BBQ and Canteen, without parent helpers we will be forced to close the BBQ and Canteen, as well as possibly cancel events.

Parent helpers are now required to stay with their group and unfortunately can no longer jump and help other groups. Those with multiple children, the suggestion has been to alternate parent help between the age groups on each of the Saturdays.

You can sign up below for all the parent helper roles https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4eaca923a3fa7-cranbourne1

Entry/Exit

To help with congestion and flow, the Main Gate is now entry ONLY.  You can exit to the track at Gate 2 next to the 200m starting line (see map attached)

Should you need to leave the premises for longer than 15 mins you will be asked to sign in again upon entry.

Checking In

All Families will need to check-in for COVID tracing upon arrival via an online form. This is available via a QR Code at the front gate and a link that will be sent out on Saturday morning so you can do it quickly when you arrive.

We will also have a manual sign-in sheet for those who prefer to sign in that way.

Please Note: Parents/guardians supervising children, athletes, officials, Covid Safe Officers, and volunteers only are considered essential for conducting competition. At this stage people who don’t have one of these roles and just wish to spectate aren’t allowed with the current restrictions.

Uniforms

To avoid congestion around the Uniform shop, we ask that you purchase all uniform needs online before Saturday.
They can be purchased via Team App https://cranbournelittleathleticsclub.teamapp.com/clubs/2392/store?_list=v1

Uniforms can be picked up during events on Saturday mornings. We understand that not all athletes will have their uniforms ready in the first few weeks and will allow a grace period until their uniforms can be collected.

Clubroom Upper Deck Access

There is strictly no clubroom or upper deck access unless authorised by Casey Council

Events

Each event area will have a sanitization station and a COVID Officer,  the Covid Officer will oversee a number of activities within an allocated area. Without these, we will be in the unfortunate position of having to cancel the event.  Events must only be in groups of 10, not including age group team leaders and helpers. This may mean we need to split some age groups into these numbers. Athletes are now required to carry their own jumpers, water bottles, etc… as trolleys can no longer be used for this so please label everything very clearly should it be lost. Backpacks have been suggested for the athletes to carry with them whilst they undertake an event for their personal items.

All throwing equipment will be wipes down after each throw with sanitzer

Athletes are required to sanitise hands after using shared equipment and after all jumps

Marshalling

Marshalling will now be done on the field. More to come on exactly how this process will take place, however there will naturally be a limited number of adults at this point. This area will be for Parent Helpers (wearing vests) and athletes only.

First Aid/Coffee Van

St Johns will be positioned in the same position as previous seasons and the all-important Coffee van will be located just outside the main gate. Please be aware this is subject to change as we trial the best area for manage traffic flow and as the Victorian Government guidelines permit.

Season 2020/21 Program

The 2020/21season program has been changed slightly. Given all that is going on, we are now unfortunately unable to incorporate Champs Day, Meteorite Gift, and CLA vs Pakenham Day.

Last season trophies & Training

We are reviewing how best to commence training and the handing out of last season’s trophies and will these most likely commence after the next Victorian Government announcement expected on the 22nd November.

2020/21 Handbook

Obviously with the delayed start of the season, as well as restrictions changing our handbook wont be available straight away. We endeavour to have this out as soon as possible.

For up to date information please join our member’s groups below
Facebook Members Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clac59
Team App: https://cranbournelittleathleticsclub.teamapp.com/

 

Sunday, 25 October 2020 / Published in Latest News

The Executive Committee has been working with LAVic with regards to how the 2020/21 season can effectively be run.  Whilst we are heavily dependent on the Victorian Government roadmap and timelines, the Executive Committee has been preparing should an announcement to commence the new season happen soon.

We are preparing as if a season would commence early November.

With the reduced season the Committee has unanimously decide to reduce membership fees to $125 per athlete – $82 being the LAVic compulsory component.  We have therefore reduced our component by 50% to $43 per athlete.

The season will still include all the major components such as Relays, Combined, and State Track and Field and as always, the fees also include Cross Country.  Once the season is permitted to go ahead, LAVIC will open registrations, so watch this space.

In addition, this season will undoubtedly be run differently, and we will require more helpers on the day to ensure we meet our OHS obligations.

With that in mind, we have developed a Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre COVID Plan and includes dedicated COVID Officers at each event.  We are unable to run events without a COVID plan and dedicated COVID Officers.  This means extra helpers to ensure our COVID procedures are strictly followed.  This includes things such as, but not limited to.

  • separate entry/exit points,
  • signing into the ground,
  • sanitisation stations around the track,
  • the wearing of masks,
  • limited access to the clubrooms
  • and how food/uniforms/on the day registrations. Engraving will be managed

There are severe fines and consequences if these procedures are not strictly followed.  The COVID plan will be made available for all once approved by LAVIC.

The program and handbook are also in their final stages, however, please be aware they are subject to change given the circumstances so please keep active on our members site for updates as they happen.

Finally, our preparation and stability, means we are in a good place to get another, fun and exciting Athletics season underway.  To makes this season another success please consider helping.   We will use the Sign-up Genius Program to help book helpers in advance as best as possible, however, to reiterate this season more than any other, simply won’t be able to run without extra helpers to meet our obligations. This is on top of our current needs of Starters, Gate Operators and general help we need each week to run efficiently.

All this is simply another challenge for our Club, one I know we are definitely up for! I really look forward to seeing you all again, face to face, on the track, in the very near future.

Go Team Cranbourne!

Thursday, 03 September 2020 / Published in Latest News

CALLING OUT FOR ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVES!

We are holding Expressions of Interest (EOI) for our FIRST EVER Youth Council at Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre! This would be the first of its kind in Victoria! We would love to hear from you! Take a read to see what is involved.

What is the Youth Council?

We are looking for current athletes of Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre (12-16 years old) who would like to be involved in our Youth Council. The Youth Council will meet during the season through a combination of in person and online forums to get important feedback and ideas. You can be as involved as you want! Alongside the meetings some members might like to also run a project, or even be mentored by a member of the committee to get some vital work/industry experience.

What else could it involve?

  • Provides a forum for our athletes to highlight issues, needs and aspirations important to them and relevant to Cranbourne Little Athletics Centre
  • Provide advice and suggestions to the executive team regarding issues affecting athletes.
  • Increase social connections with peers, family and adults.
  • Initiate programs to help in the development of athletes at Cranbourne Athletics Centre.
  • Work on ideas to welcome new athletes into our centre
  • Contribute to our social media
  • Have a say on special events you would like to see us run

Why should I be part of a Youth Council?

There are heaps of benefits including:

  • develop invaluable skills and gain experiences that will help you be successful now and, in your future,
  • enjoy working towards positive change in the club and community and around issues that you are passionate about
  • learn more about other people in the club and community
  • open new social opportunities
  • have some fun!!!

Sound good? Need more information?

For general questions feel free to contact Holger or Dean, or email cranbourne@lavic.com.au or contact us on Social Media to register your interest. Make sure you chat about it with your parents, as we will need them to give their thumbs up for you to be involved.